Player's Den - Lao Coin's Amazing Journey

Author: Read the World Zero-Coin Paradise Editorial Group
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Low spending, Simple visa procedures, Low language requirements, Exquisite exotic scenery, Affectionate locals, Affordable specialty shopping. You only have 3,000 yuan, want to travel abroad? Want to have a rich and varied experience? Want to have a romantic encounter?!! — Want to go? It's no longer just a dream! The Zero-Coin Paradise series will help you make it happen! Zero-Coin is first and foremost a choice in travel attitude: spend less money, see more scenery, and experience diverse lifestyles. Zero-Coin is also a choice in travel destinations: clichéd scenery, challenging the traveler's taste and soul. The Zero-Coin Paradise series of overseas travel books carefully selects the most cost-effective destinations for the uniquely individual you. The first batch includes eight countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia, which can satisfy your unbound wallet and feet—just save up around 3,000 yuan in pocket money, and you can travel with ease for 7 days or even a month. These countries are filled with similar yet distinct cultures. You will be moved by the gentle, persistent people and the magnificent beauty of these countries that can make Western tourists emotionally stirred. They are also enough to make you hold your breath and walk silently. Of course, what matters most is that you don’t need to worry about being denied a visa due to a lack of savings proof because of your youth, nor do you need to worry about exchanging RMB. The book includes detailed maps and guides for food, lodging, and transportation. You only need a junior high-level English proficiency to boldly set off.
Customs and Etiquette
At no time should you touch the head of a Laotian person, even a child’s head. Because Laotians believe the head is the sacred part of the body. Laotians consider the feet the lowliest part of the body, so they cannot point at Buddha with their toes. It is absolutely forbidden to step on pillows, as pillows are where the head rests. Do not step on books, and do not cross over another person.
When meeting someone older or of higher status, bow gently. When two people greet each other, they often join hands, and the younger person usually initiates the greeting. Nowadays, handshakes are becoming increasingly common. Never hug Laotian girls as you would in Western countries.
When visiting religious sites, remove your shoes before entering the temple. Also, do not touch monks or nuns. When greeting them, it is best to nod. When they are sitting, do not stand directly in front of them. Women should not get too close to monks. If you want to give them something, it is best to place the item down and ask the monk to take it.
Men should not invite a Laotian girl for dinner alone. When a girl accompanies you on a date, it is customary for her sisters or friends to come along. Please do not be surprised.